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A Russian Icon of St. Nicholas the Wonderworker with Gilded Silver and Enamel Oklad, 19th century
Estimate
7,000 - 9,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- oklad by Dmitri Orlov, Moscow, 1861
- 12 1/4 x 10 1/2 in.
- 31.1 x 26.6 cm
St. Nicholas is shown half length in bishop's vestments, blessing with one hand and holding the Gospels in the other, Christ blesses the saint from the upper left corner and the Mother of God leans to protect him with her veil in the upper right, with richly chased gilded oklad and halos applied above each of the holy figures, a white enamel plaque with the saint's name in black applied at the base of the front
Condition
some minor damage to the surface of the icon from the back of the oklad
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.